Letter from the Zoological Society of London to Joao de Freitas Martins regarding his offer to supervise the shipping of consignments of Madeira fish to the Aquarium
Letter from the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom to the Zoological Society of London regarding the transportation of six tubes, some flat fish (lemon soles and plaice), a few rays, dogfish and some spider crabs. Also a price list of marine specimens
Letters from R J Lowe regarding casks of fish sent to the Zoological Society of London and what he regards as a new species which he names Alepisaurus
Correspondence between the London Anglers Association and the Zoological Society of London regarding the collection of fish from reservoirs at Walton
Letters from Sir Francis Lindley to the Zoological Society of London regarding voting in a meeting of the Council. Also an offer to collect crayfish and trout
Letters from William Saville Kent of the Museum and Institute of Pisciculture Society Limited, to Philip Lutley Sclater regarding the establishment of a marine observatory and laboratory in connection with the Brighton Aquarium, his appointment as Inspector of Fisheries to the Government of Tasmania, his application to become a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London, his inspection of the fish house, enquiries about the vacant post of Prosector, and a proposed British Zoological Station for the study of marine animals and plats with relation to the advancement of the sciences of biology and economic pisciculture
Letters from J B Harvey providing a list of specimens of fish and shells that he collected. He appreciates his election as corresponding member of the Zoological Society of London and encloses varieties of concology from Devonshire. He encloses a few more specimens and expects to commence dredging shortly. He asks for information as to the best means for preservation
Letter from the Zoological Society of London thanking G W Grabham for his assistance in organising the supply of Madeira fish
David William Mitchell was a zoologist and illustrator. He was responsible for the construction of the fish house - the first public aquarium - in 1853. He was ZSL Secretary from 1847-1859.
Memorandum by the Secretary regarding the care of animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, etc) in transport